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Registered Nurse (RN) — Critical Care (ICU/CCU)

Bring calm, skill, and heart to patients and families when it matters most. As an ICU/CCU RN at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you’ll deliver vigilant, evidence-based critical care, collaborate closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and advocate for patient safety through every shift.

About Us

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. More than 750 team members deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community, our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across Northwest Arkansas. Our vision is to be the region’s most trusted and preferred healthcare provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care using the full nursing process for patients in a critical care setting. Coordinate care planning with other disciplines while functioning under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform frequent, systematic assessments (at least every two hours) and update care plans accordingly.
• Communicate changes in condition to physicians; provide thorough handoff reports to oncoming nurses.
• Maintain strict infection prevention practices; support a safe environment of care.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies; interpret electrocardiography (EKG) and apply appropriate drug therapies and procedures used in the unit.
• Administer, titrate, and document critical care infusions
• Care for immediate post-anesthesia patients when assigned and follow PACU guidelines.

Built-in keywords: ICU RN, CCU, Critical Care Nurse, hemodynamic monitoring, EKG, vasoactive drips, ventilated patients, sedation, titration, infection prevention, rapid response, Arkansas RN license, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Current Arkansas RN license.
• BLS at hire; ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC and ENPC certifications (or commitment to obtain per department timeline).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; professional communication with physicians, staff, patients, and families.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• 1–3 years of nursing experience (critical care strongly preferred).

Compensation & Schedule

• Status: Full-time (PRN/part-time may be considered).
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts with potential nights/weekends/holidays and call per unit needs.
• Pay: Competitive base pay with applicable differentials; details discussed during the interview process.

Why Join Us

• Tight-knit ICU team that values safety, trust, and shared problem-solving.
• High-acuity experience where your critical thinking and compassion have visible impact.
• Ongoing education, precepting, and growth pathways across Surgical Services and Critical Care.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.
• Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered.
• Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.
• Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.
• AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.
• On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
• Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.
• Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.
• Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.